Overview
ENVIR WASTE CONTROL (MARQUIS SLF) is an operational landfill in New Port Richey, Florida, serving the Pasco County area. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
ENVIR WASTE CONTROL (MARQUIS SLF) is a landfill facility located in New Port Richey, Florida, United States. The facility is operational and serves the solid waste management needs of Pasco County and surrounding areas. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. These regulations govern liner systems, leachate management, and gas collection to minimize environmental impact. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Landfills in Florida must manage high rainfall and shallow groundwater, making leachate control critical. The facility's location near New Port Richey means it serves a growing urban population, requiring careful management of traffic, odor, and methane emissions. Proper gas collection systems help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and may support energy recovery.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a region with high annual rainfall and a high water table, which increases the importance of robust leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce odor and greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to residential areas in Pasco County necessitates careful monitoring of traffic, noise, and air quality to minimize community impact.
Frequently asked questions
ENVIR WASTE CONTROL (MARQUIS SLF) is located in New Port Richey, Florida, United States, at 1/4 MI S SR587A (RIDGE RD).
As a landfill, it accepts municipal solid waste and non-hazardous solid waste, subject to permits and regulations under RCRA Subtitle D.
The facility operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, as well as state and local environmental regulations in Florida.
Landfills use liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring to prevent contamination. Gas collection systems capture methane for flaring or energy recovery, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Landfills provide final disposal for waste that cannot be recycled or recovered. Modern landfills are engineered to contain waste and manage byproducts like leachate and gas to protect human health and the environment.
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